Pierre Guillaume Paris 2014 EDP

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Grand Siecle Intense 7.1

by Pierre Guillaume

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Pierre Guillaume Paris Grand Siecle Intense 7.1 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Pierre Guillaume. Pierre Guillaume Paris's Grand Siecle Intense 7.1 carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Divisive yet delightful, Grand Siecle Intense sparks debate between 'classic cologne' and 'lemon toilet cleaner'. If you can get past the associations and longevity issues, it's a sparkling, sophisticated, and ultimately very charming citrus.
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  • Fresh
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Classic
  • Elegant
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Grand Siecle Intense 7.1 Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for various settings without being overwhelming. The fresh and clean profile lends itself well to casual and date wear, but it's not quite formal enough given some of the 'classic cologne' associations. It's a bit too refined for active sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

This opens with a vibrant, zesty burst of bergamot and orange, brightened by a hint of refreshing mint and the green sharpness of petitgrain. As it settles, a sophisticated chypre heart emerges, weaving together earthy vetiver, rich patchouli, and the dry, grassy whisper of hay. The base introduces a touch of subtle sweetness from honey and the warm, slightly smoky depth of tobacco, grounded by classic oakmoss and cypress for a truly refined finish.

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